Two Essays on old age & Friendship

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The biography details the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero, a prominent Roman orator and statesman, highlighting his early education and rise to political prominence. After beginning his career as an advocate, he traveled to Greece and Asia to refine his skills. His administration in Sicily earned him local gratitude, leading to his prosecution of the corrupt praetor Verres. Cicero's most notable achievement as consul was thwarting the conspiracy of Catiline, which solidified his reputation as a defender of the Roman Republic.